AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoDeep-Sea Mining Pushback: Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands urged Gov. David M. Apatang to formally oppose the federal deep-seabed mining lease sale near the Northern Marianas, citing the Oct. 19 deadline and calling for suspension/termination and more public participation. Local Governance & Oversight: The Senate Government Operations Committee scheduled hearings on alleged use of funds without Fono input, including a $10 million ARPA interest investment tied to the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority. Federal Travel Costs: DOD raised Guam per diem rates effective Sept. 1, and the update also applies to the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa—meals up to $111 and incidentals to $27, with total daily per diem now $317. Robocall Crackdown: Multiple U.S. attorneys general urged the FCC to strengthen “Know Your Upstream Provider” rules to stop illegal robocalls. Regional Diplomacy: The American Samoa delegation met on the margins of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting, discussing federal Pacific engagement, infrastructure needs, and maritime border security. Public Safety: Police charged a suspect in an alleged assault at a Puapua LDS chapel. Education & Youth: ASDOE kicked off the 2026 academic sports year. Elections: Local absentee voting for the Nov. 3 general election began on Labor Day. Health & Compliance: Environmental Health Services shut down two businesses and a government building for health regulation violations. Courts: An Alaska appeals court tossed a voter misconduct indictment involving an American Samoan woman, raising questions about citizenship and election-law standards.
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